Penelope Leach has helped millions of parents raise their children for more than 40 years with her thoroughly researched, practical, baby-led advice; her wise, empathic, and sensible perspective; and her comforting voice. This new edition has been completely redesigned for today's parents. Leach has revised the text to reflect the latest research on child development and learning-as well as societal changes and the realities of our current world. Your Baby & Child is essential-a bible-for every new parent. In easy-to-follow stages from birth through age five (newborn, settled baby, older baby, toddler, young child), Your Baby & Child addresses parents' every concern over the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of their baby.